Position Type: Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs internship)
Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time, 32 hours/week); mainly Mon-Thurs
Location: Central Coast or Interior Region of British Columbia (in-community or remote)
Start Date: Summer 2025 (start and end dates flexible between June 15 – August 31)
Hourly Wage: $23.50/hour
Apply By: May 30, 2026
About the role:
Ecotrust Canada is looking for an eager and community-minded intern to join our Indigenous Homelands Team. You’ll help us learn what communities in the Central Coast or Interior of British Columbia need when it comes to housing and local decision-making.
You’ll be part of two key projects: our new Routes to Roots initiative and our Indigenous Housing and Homelands Toolkit. You’ll work closely with our Program Manager, local advisors, and community partners throughout the summer.
Ecotrust Canada strongly encourages Indigenous youth from the region to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Look into best practices for creating tools that are easy for communities to understand and use
- Support the development and launch of the toolkit
- Support community needs assessments and local activities
- Check in regularly with your supervisor on project priorities and feedback
Eligibility Requirements:
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be:
- Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the job
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or someone who has been granted refugee protection
- Be legally allowed to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good communication skills — both speaking and writing
- Interest in Indigenous governance, housing policy, or efforts to bring Indigenous languages and traditions back to life
- Ability to work on your own and manage your time well in a remote setting
- A connection to or interest in First Nations communities in BC is an asset
About Ecotrust Canada
Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising non-profit working with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to build an economy that provides for life — one that supports a healthy environment, sustainable energy, food and housing, meaningful livelihoods, and vibrant, inclusive cultures. Our work is partnership-based, entrepreneurial, and relentlessly practical. Learn more at ecotrust.ca.
Job Application: Housing Policy Analyst (Summer Position)
Submit by midnight Pacific Time, May 30, 2026.